QUESTIONS
Question 1
The primary functions of lymph include
- returning proteins to the tissue fluid.
- transporting foreign particles to the kidneys.
- carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- returning proteins to the bloodstream and transporting foreign particles to the lymph nodes.
Question 2
Normal immune responses require T and B lymphocytes.
- True
- False
Question 3
The spleen
- produces B lymphocytes.
- consists of two lobes in the mediastinum.
- resembles a large lymph node divided into lobules.
- produces T lymphocytes.
Question 4
Injections of gamma globulin are sometimes given to provide
- artificially acquired passive immunity.
- naturally acquired active immunity.
- naturally acquired passive immunity.
- artificially acquired active immunity.
Question 5
The two collecting ducts that drain the lymphatic trunks are the
- intestinal duct and left intercostal duct.
- bronchomediastinal duct and subclavian duct.
- lumbar duct and left lymphatic duct.
- thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct.
Question 7
______ are masses of partially encapsulated lymphatic nodules in the pharynx.
Question 8
- is the largest lymphatic organ.
- contains many phagocytes.
- all of the above.
- contains nodules similar to lymphatic nodules.
Question 9
The cells that are primarily responsible for immunity are
- neutrophils and lymphocytes.
- monocytes and macrophages.
- lymphocytes and macrophages.
- lymphocytes and monocytes.
Question 9
B cells divide and differentiate into _________, which produce and secrete antibodies.
- megakaryocytes
- T cells
- plasma cells
- antibodies
Question 10
Drugs used to reduce the tissue rejection reaction following the transplantation of tissue from one person to another
- stimulate the formation of antibodies by the recipient’s cells.
- reduce the differences between donor proteins and recipient proteins.
- reduce the chance of infection in the recipient.
- reduce the recipient’s immune response.
Question 11
A virus differs from other pathogens in that it is
- larger.
- not capable of reproduction outside a living cell.
- multicellular.
- more dangerous.
Question 12
Immunoglobulin A is abundant in endocrine gland secretions.
- True
- False
Question 13
The most active phagocytic cells in circulating blood are
- lymphocytes and monocytes.
- neutrophils and macrophages.
- monocytes and macrophages.
- neutrophils and monocytes.
Question 14
A vaccine against HIV
- prevents opportunistic infections.
- is available for those who can afford it.
- may be impossible due to the variability and diversity of HIV.
- consists of cocktails of drugs taken daily.
Question 15
During the primary immune response, B lymphocytes give rise to plasma cells.
- True
- False
Question 16
T lymphocytes are responsible for
- programming macrophages.
- producing antibodies.
- cell-mediated immunity.
- humoral immunity.
Question 17
Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that affects the skeletal muscles only.
- True
- False
Question 18
Cytotoxic T cells destroy
- all antigen-bearing cells.
- T cells.
- cytotoxic cells.
- cancer cells and virus-containing cells.
Question 19
As a result of the allergen-antibody reaction, mast cells release histamine.
- True
- False
Question 20
Lymph differs from plasma in that
- plasma has more protein than lymph.
- lymph is colorless and plasma is red.
- lymph has more protein than plasma.
- lymph is thin and plasma is viscous.
Question 21
Disease-causing agents are called
- pathogens.
- bugs.
- germs.
- antibodies.
Question 22
The order in which HIV breaches barriers and affects immunity is
- crossing the mucosal barrier, then entering macrophages, then entering helper T cells, then cytotoxic T cells.
- ingestion, entering the circulation, entering helper T cells.
- inhalation, entering the circulation, entering helper T cells.
- crossing the mucosal barrier, then entering macrophages, then B cells, then natural killer cells.
Question 23
In the cellular immune response,
- T cells attack healthy body cells.
- B cells produce antibodies directly against antigens.
- T cells produce antibodies directly against antigens.
- T cells attach directly to antigens and destroy them.
Question 24
Interleukin-1 secretion causes
- cytokine secretion.
- an antibody response.
- an allergic response.
- a fever.
Question 25
The thymus enlarges after puberty.
- True
- False
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